Jun 6, 1949
Bare relief along, however, would not make it possible for the Republic to become self-supporting.
Harry Truman
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Harry S. Truman was the 33rd President of the United States, serving from April 12, 1945, to January 20, 1953. A member of the Democratic Party, he assumed the presidency after the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Truman is known for his decisive leadership during the final months of World War II, including the controversial decision to use atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which contributed to Japan's surrender. He also played a significant role in the early stages of the Cold War, implementing the Truman Doctrine to contain communism and establishing NATO.
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Jun 6, 1949
I am convinced that the sum of $150,000,000 is the minimum aid essential during the coming year for progress toward economic recovery.
Jun 6, 1949
The Government of the Republic of Korea was inaugurated August 15, 1948.
Jun 6, 1949
The most effective, practical aid which the United States can give toward reaching them will be to assist the Republic to move toward self support at a decent standard of living.
Jun 6, 1949
Aid in the restoration of the Korean economy should be less costly to the United States in the end than a continued program of relief.
Jun 6, 1949
The needs of the Republic of Korea for economic assistance have been carefully studied in the light of the latest available information.
Jun 6, 1949
The present division of Korea along the 380 parallel was never intended by the United States.
Jun 6, 1949
The Soviet Union refused to permit the United Nations Commission to enter its zone.
Jun 6, 1949
The continuation of that assistance is of great importance to the successful achievement of the foreign policy aims of the United States.
Jun 6, 1949
The people of the United States have long had sympathetic feelings for the Korean people.
Jun 6, 1949
The United States terminated its military government in Korea upon the inauguration of the Government of the Republic of Korea and recognized the new government on New Year's Day, 1949.
Jun 6, 1949
Korea has become a testing ground in which the validity and practical value of the ideals and principles of democracy which the Republic is putting into practice are being matched against the practices of communism which have been imposed…
Jun 6, 1949
The United States through direct negotiations with the Soviet Union sought to restore the unity of Korea.
Jun 5, 1949
In the event of an emergency involving the security of the United States forces in Europe, such Commander may take whatever action he considers essential to safeguard the security of his troops.
Jun 5, 1949
The United States High Commissioner for Germany, hereinafter referred to as the High Commissioner, shall be the supreme United States authority in Germany.
Jun 5, 1949
There is hereby established the position of United States High Commission for Germany, which position shall be that of Chief of Mission, Class 1, in accordance with the provisions of the said Foreign Service Act of 1946.
Jun 5, 1949
With respect to military matters the Commander of the United States Armed Forces in Germany shall continue to receive instructions directly from the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Jun 4, 1949
The United States will continue to dedicate its strength and its resources to the building of a peaceful and prosperous world.
Jun 4, 1949
He revived their belief in the strength and the ultimate triumph of the cause of freedom and democracy.
Jun 4, 1949
I wish a great many of our citizens would take that same attitude, at times.
Jun 4, 1949
We have also learned that when the free peoples of the world stand united they are unconquerable.
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